Coalition formed to back Noynoy"s presidential bid

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Several groups from both the public and private sectors on Tuesday formed a "reform coalition" supporting the possible presidential bid of Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III in next year"s elections.

Palace acknowledges Aquino ‘bandwagon’

While he has drawn two "reformist'' presidential aspirants to his side, Senator Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino III will have to prove he's one of them, Malacañang said Friday.

Cebu group launches Aquino campaign

The call for Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to run for president is gaining ground in Cebu.

Pangasinan mayors vow support for Aquino

At least 15 Pangasinan mayors have committed to support the tandem of Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, if he decides to run for President, with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate, a local official said.

Boholanos join campaign to draft Aquino

The effort to put up Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as a presidential contender in 2010 continued to gain ground here with Boholanos now joining the signature campaign to convince him to do so.

FPJ supporter backs Noynoy’s 2010 bid

The man claiming to have initiated the signature campaign for the late Fernando Poe Jr.’s run for the presidency in 2004 is throwing his support to Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III for his widely anticipated run for the country’s highest office in 2010.

Noynoy thanks Panlilio for support

Nagpasalamat si Sen. Noynoy Aquino na bukod kay Sen. Mar Roxas ay may mga pagpaparaya para suportahan ang pagkakandidato niya. Sabi ng senador, mas naliwanagan siya matapos ang retreat kasama ang mga madre ng Carmelite Monastery sa Zamboanga.

Kiko willing to give up VP bid for Noynoy

Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan on Friday said he was willing to give up his vice-presidential bid to support the impending tandem of his Liberal Party (LP) partymates, Senators Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino and Manuel 'Mar' Roxas II.

Light candles to help Noynoy decide, group tells Pinoys

A multi-sectoral group on Friday asked the Filipino people to light a candle every 6 p.m. starting today [Friday] until September 9 to help Senator Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III decide on his political plans for 2010.

Kris to Noynoy: I'll lay off your love life

Celebrity host Kris Aquino-Yap has promised to stop meddling in the love life of her brother, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Panlilio, Padaca drop presidential ambitions for Noynoy

Throwing their support behind Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and Isabela Governor Grace Padaca on Friday announced that they will no longer join the 2010 presidential race.

Panlilio, reformists back Noynoy's 2010 presidential bid

A group of local government officials, led by Governors Ed Panlilio and Grace Padaca, on Friday declared their support for the possible presidential bid of Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Palace backtracks on branding Noynoy retreat a "gimmick"

Even as it blamed the media for playing up the word, Malacañang on Friday backtracked from its statement that Senator Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III's spiritual retreat could be a political gimmick.

Lacson to Erap: Give way to Noynoy

Pinaatras na rin si dating pangulong Joseph Estrada sa pagkandidato bilang pangulo para magkaisa ang oposisyon sa likod ni Senador Noynoy Aquino. Ito ang panawagan ni Senador Panfilo Lacson. Ang sagot ng kampo ni Erap sa pagba-Bandila ni Maricar Bautista. Bandila, Huwebes, Setyembre 3, 2009.

Palace claims Noynoy retreat could be a 'gimmick'

The decision of Sen. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III to go on a spiritual retreat could be a political gimmick, a Malacañang official claimed on Thursday.

Noynoy's discernment starts with Mindanao briefing

Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino's period of discernment was off to a productive start on Thursday, starting with a briefing on the situation in Mindanao.

Aquinos still not keen on Noynoy’s Palace bid

Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has remained mum on plans to run in the 2010 presidential race, saying his sisters were still not “enthusiastic” with the idea.